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US says $365 million is available to install solar and battery storage systems in Puerto Rico
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US says $365 million is available to install solar and battery storage systems in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday that $365 million is available to install solar and battery storage systems in homes and healthcare centers across Puerto…
Posted by John McCarthy December 13, 2024
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge

SAN JUAN (AP) — Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number…
Posted by John McCarthy December 12, 2024
Which countries have completed debt swaps for nature and climate
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Which countries have completed debt swaps for nature and climate

BRIDGETOWN — Debt swaps are becoming a more widely used tool to help indebted countries raise money for conservation or climate-related projects. Under a swap, a country buys back more…
Posted by John McCarthy December 11, 2024
Tsunami warning issued in Northern California after 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes
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Tsunami warning issued in Northern California after 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes

LOS ANGELES — Tsunami warnings have been issued for nearly 5 million people along parts of the Northern California and Oregon coastlines after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the California coast. The…
Posted by John McCarthy December 5, 2024
Florida homeowner featured on ‘60 Minutes’ wants class-action case against insurer
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Florida homeowner featured on ‘60 Minutes’ wants class-action case against insurer

TAMPA — When Hurricane Ian struck in 2022, Virginia and Jeff Rapkin’s North Port home didn’t stand a chance. The Category 4 storm felled a tree that landed on their…
Posted by John McCarthy December 5, 2024
Barbados completes world’s first debt swap for climate resilience
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Barbados completes world’s first debt swap for climate resilience

BRIDGETOWN — Barbados has completed what it calls the world's first 'debt-for-climate resilience' swap which will see it invest $165 million in water infrastructure, food security and environmental protection to…
Posted by John McCarthy December 3, 2024
Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end, leaving widespread damage in its wake
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Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end, leaving widespread damage in its wake

SAINT GEORGE'S (AP) — The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season came to a close on Saturday, bringing to an end a season that saw 11 hurricanes compared to the average seven,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 2, 2024
Caribbean countries are trapped in a vicious cycle of debt and climate disasters. Here’s why
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Caribbean countries are trapped in a vicious cycle of debt and climate disasters. Here’s why

SAINT GEORGE'S — When Hurricane Beryl smacked into Carriacou — part of the Caribbean nation of Grenada — in July, it virtually flattened the entire island, damaging every building in…
Posted by John McCarthy December 1, 2024
Biden approves major disaster declaration for Puerto Rico
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Biden approves major disaster declaration for Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the government of Puerto Rico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected…
Posted by John McCarthy November 29, 2024
Carcass of endangered fin whale washes up near Alaska’s largest city
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Carcass of endangered fin whale washes up near Alaska’s largest city

ANCHORAGE, (AP) — An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska’s largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused…
Posted by John McCarthy November 24, 2024

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